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old iPad model A1395

i have an old iPad model A1395 from my deceased parents. Trying to Determine how best to dispose of it and how to remove the internal Sim/memory card or hard drive? thankyou.

Posted on Jan 11, 2023 9:56 AM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2023 10:18 AM

iPad doesn’t have a removable storage drive - but for Cellular models, may have a SIM card:

Remove or switch the SIM card in your iPad - Apple Support


Assuming you can access the iPad, you can erase and properly prepare the iPad for disposal:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


If you cannot access the iPad, you needn’t be overly concerned for the data. The iPad uses an encrypted filesystem; the iPad Passcode unlocks the encryption keys that are required to access any locally stored data.


Without the Passcode, the encryption keys are not released to the OS - keeping data beyond reach. With only a limited number of chances to enter an incorrect Passcode, before the iPad is disabled, you cannot brute-force access. Once disabled, the encryption keys are automatically destroyed.

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Jan 11, 2023 10:18 AM in response to jhill1atbellsouthdotnet

iPad doesn’t have a removable storage drive - but for Cellular models, may have a SIM card:

Remove or switch the SIM card in your iPad - Apple Support


Assuming you can access the iPad, you can erase and properly prepare the iPad for disposal:

What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


If you cannot access the iPad, you needn’t be overly concerned for the data. The iPad uses an encrypted filesystem; the iPad Passcode unlocks the encryption keys that are required to access any locally stored data.


Without the Passcode, the encryption keys are not released to the OS - keeping data beyond reach. With only a limited number of chances to enter an incorrect Passcode, before the iPad is disabled, you cannot brute-force access. Once disabled, the encryption keys are automatically destroyed.

old iPad model A1395

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